Quote by Blaise Pascal

The last act is tragic, however happy all the rest of the play is; at the last a little earth is thrown upon our head, and that is the end for ever.

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Summary

This quote suggests that no matter how joyous or fulfilling life may seem, there is always an inevitable ending marked by death. It emphasizes the tragic nature of our mortality, describing how the final act of life is weighed down by the inevitability of our earthly fate, where we are ultimately laid to rest and our existence ceases indefinitely. The quote serves as a reminder of the transient nature of life and the significance of embracing the precious time we have.

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By Blaise Pascal

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